Sweet Potato Soup
A velvety blend of sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and a hint of creaminess that's perfect for chilly days.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed, about 4 cups)
- 1 apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled, for garnish, optional)
- 1 handful croutons (for garnish, optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (for garnish)
Steps
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Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and celery and cook until tender.
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Stir in the broth, sweet potatoes, apple, ginger, curry powder, and ⅛ teaspoon each salt & black pepper.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are very tender.
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Remove the ginger and puree the soup with a hand blender.
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Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
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Top with crumbled bacon, croutons, and chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| butter | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| small yellow onion | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| chopped celery | 1 cup | - | - |
| chicken broth | 3 cups | - | - |
| sweet potatoes | 1.5 pounds | - | - |
| apple | 1 | - | - |
| inch fresh ginger | 1 | - | - |
| curry powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| heavy whipping cream | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| bacon | 2 slices | - | - |
| handful croutons | 1 | - | - |
| chopped fresh chives | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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